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Small Business Month

Celebrating small business this month, and year-round.

Small Business Month: Events, Tools and Resources

May is National Small Business Month! At CO—, our goal is to help small business and startup owners begin and succeed in their businesses. Here, we've curated a collection of content—from events happening this month, to tools your business can use year-round—to help guide you through your entrepreneurial journey.
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How to Grow a Restaurant Business

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked the owner of America’s Top Small Business Honoree Spice Waala to share her best advice for how to grow a restaurant business.

How Online Grocer Thrive Market Did $500 Million in Sales With Its Environmentally Sustainable Operating Model

Co-founder Sasha Siddhartha on building sustainability and social good into its core mission, and tapping new technologies to deliver affordable organic foods to more communities.

SMB Alcohol-Free Bars

More and more people are ditching alcohol, and these five small businesses are providing non-drinkers with spaces to connect with like-minded individuals.

Things to Do During Small Business Month to Grow Your Company

Want to scale your business? Achieve your goals with these core growth strategies and activities.

Best Applicant Tracking Systems for Small Business Recruiting

Managing the hiring and interviewing process is time-consuming. You can attract more candidates and improve internal workflows with the right ATS software.

Experts on the Success of the Stanley Tumbler: What Businesses Can Learn From the Sales Phenomenon

How a 113-year-old water bottle brand with working-class roots became millennials’ ‘quiet luxury’ must-have item, and drove up sales tenfold to $750 million — serving up actionable insights for SMBs.

AI Tools for Better Customer Service

Discover top artificial intelligence tools and features to improve your business’s customer service experience, from conversational chatbots to data analytics.

Sources of Customer Data

Here’s how to find first- and second-party data and leverage it to grow your business.

How to Protect Your Customer Data

While small business owners are getting smarter about protecting customer data, cyber criminals are too. Stay up to date with the latest strategies for securing your valuable information.

Why Your Small Business Should Partner With a University

Discover how higher ed–employer partnerships can reshape recruitment and retention for small businesses, fostering a more skilled and adaptable workforce.